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Thoughts on DAC option

Current DAC is the original Auralic Vega . This was a HUGE upgrade in sound quality from a Cambridge Audio DAC Magic.

And things are good right now. Well, mostly, it's not like we are generally blessed with freedom from the desire to upgrade!

And now I have an option of a Chord 2qute. My main issue with the current setup is the fatigue on some music. EDM is generally fantastic, however rock is often harsh. Voices are great.

So the question is whether the Chord could smooth off the sharper edges of things.

All feedback gratefully received.

System is:

Sources - PC and Auralic Aries Mini

Amp - Prima Luna Frank Hybrid Integrated

Speakers - Krix Harmonix 2

Interconnects and speaker cables are average but not the biggest factor here from what I can tell.

incoming

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rikkipuu
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I am surprised no one has suggested your source is a weak link.  I am a firm believer in the "garbage in is garbage out" in audio.  

I am not familiar with the Auralic Aries Mini but my internet search suggests it is dated and was never an audiophile component when it was new.

I missed your price point in the discussions, I have an Innuos streamer and love it and the Sense app, but I know their entry products are getting expensive.  

A new or used streamer is where I would look to upgrade your system.  If you can afford an Innuos or something similar I think it would punch the ticket for you.

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